Plantation Golf & Country Club (The Bobcat)

Overview: The Bobcat is one of two private 18-hole courses at Plantation Golf & Country Club, 500 Rockley Boulevard in Venice. Published course records list par 72 and 6,813 yards from the black tees. The layout is known for rolling fairways, more pronounced landing-area and green elevation than its sister course, and the strategic use of water and bunkers.

History: Bobcat was built first and is attributed to Ron Garl. The club's published history dates the Bobcat opening to 1984, while later work by Stephen Kay is included in current course design records. Plantation has hosted LPGA qualifying events since 1988, bringing professional competition to the two-course Venice club.

Did You Know? The club's history says more earth was moved to build Bobcat than for any other course in Florida, a claim presented as part of the course's local lore. Its rolling fairways and elevated landing areas are the visible result of that shaping character.